Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust COVID-19 Response

Continuing Support for Our Rural Communities

Published on Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Health and safety is paramount for the Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust. We are therefore monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and will make appropriate changes to our work practices in line with the Ministry of Health’s recommendations.

However, we will not be doing any on-farm visiting at this stage until the current Covid-19 situation reduces to a level that is safe for us to resume regular business.

We want our rural community, farming families and our team to remain as healthy as possible, so we ask for your cooperation and understanding.

Please make trips off farm for essential supplies only. If your property needs to go into quarantine and you are unable to leave to get essential supplies, please call us as we are able to arrange authorised delivery of essential supplies to your farm.

If you require emergency service by a non-essential provider, email cdwelf@adc.govt.nz with a clear description of your issue, what you require to remedy it, and your contact details.

If you suspect you may have symptoms of COVID-19 please contact Healthline on 0800 358 5453.

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Call 027 878 7254
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https://www.facebook.com/centraltaranakisafecommunitytrust/videos/2296467993701776/
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